Main Library Manager Job at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library in Cin

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Position Summary

The Main Library Manager oversees and leads the operations and staff in the Main Library Departments and Main Library projects and initiatives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, directs, coaches, trains, mentors, and manages performance of employees to organizational goals and expectations.
• Adds value as a key member of management; understands the organization, financials, industry, customers, and strategy.
• Manages assigned budgets and resources effectively and efficiently; knows and understands organization’s financial position.
• Manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds them accountable, as required.
• Manages the performance of direct reports through ongoing monthly mission-focused discussions, effective and timely coaching, setting of annual objectives, and annual performance reviews.
• Provides input, feedback and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team regarding public service, enhancements to services and relevant Main Library service aspects of policies and procedures.
• Leads and oversees building services to provide operational oversight and collaboration with Library leaders, including planning and conducting programs, Makerspace services, and outreach to community partners.
• Plans staffing model and workflow for effective public service.
• Assists customers with reference, reader’s advisory, Makerspace and various technologies at Main Library Service points.
• Communicates and interprets the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner.
• Addresses and resolves customer issues and concerns.
• Coordinates and implements emergency preparedness plans when required and as indicated in collaboration with designated institutional colleagues.
• Establishes priorities for collection maintenance.
• Monitors physical location and initiates maintenance and repairs, as necessary.
• Takes an active role and models leadership in the implementation of systemwide initiatives and projects.
• Supports and advances the Library’s mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
• Embraces and embodies the Library’s core beliefs, strategic priorities, and pillars of excellence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
• Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of library science and administration.
• Knowledge of customer interests related to library materials, programs, and services.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in project management.
• Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library.
• Demonstrated ability to foster open, productive collaboration among multiple leaders and teams to achieve shared organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or relevant discipline or completion of the Community Leadership Certification Program or eight years of progressive leadership experience in our organization is required.
• Certifications or licensure: A driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the Library’s insurance provider are required.
• Years of relevant experience: Five or more years is required.
• Years of experience supervising: Three or more years is required.

Hours

40 hours per week

Salary

Grade 11: $77,188.80 - $115,793.60 annual

Deadline

November 21, 2025, at 5pm

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Libraries